Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4 The F&B industry added 1.4

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The other side, call it Team Soft Landing, argued that the situation was very different this time.”[1] Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months. ”[1] He asks, “So where does that leave us?”

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Retail journalist Daphne Howland ( @daphnehowland ) observes, “To buy more time, the industry is embarking on the holiday season earlier than ever this year, but, despite the respite evident in September, retailers can’t escape the prevailing challenge of the moment — an unprecedented level of uncertainty.”[1]

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. . March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. . Global Shipping.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Even items that were traditionally reserved for air – like cellphones and other high-value items – are now occasionally shipped by ocean. Q3 of 2016 reinforced what we already know – it’s a tough time to be an ocean carrier. iPad Pro is estimated at just 1% of the product value).

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Volume is climbing more steadily and is down just 6-7% year-over-year, which is up from last week’s levels. Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. However, capacity remains loose around the country, as many trucks remain idle.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

Our takeaway observation was that in a period of six months, there has been a new, likely more sobering awareness that geopolitical risk is likely to influence business and supply network strategies going forward. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. Every store is sold out of toilet paper.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

We explore what’s behind this new trend, and what it means for supply chain. They can opt for next-day delivery and even track shipments in real-time. Many of the new technologies being introduced into supply chain are particularly relevant to logistics. Amazon now uses drones for shipping.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The approach of “ Just in time ” and “ supply chain management ” focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste. But at that time, the reduction of waste was mainly due to economic reasons, not environmental.This was because waste means greater economic loss. Bhattacharjee, 2015). Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

The steady, daily drumbeat of negative news in March and April was hard to ignore. From rising unemployment rates to businesses large and small struggling to stay afloat and entire industries in virtual standstill due to social distancing measures and shutdown restrictions, most reported news was pretty bleak. Defying expectations, 2.5

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Shipping firm Clarksons braces for data leak after refusing to pay hacker (The Guardian).

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

We explore what’s behind this new trend, and what it means for supply chain. They can opt for next-day delivery and even track shipments in real-time. Many of the new technologies being introduced into supply chain are particularly relevant to logistics. Amazon now uses drones for shipping.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Companies are announcing semiconductor fabs, like Micron’s New York-based factory and Intel’s US-based factory. The third is regulatory impacts. There are so many regulations like UFLPA and the German Due Diligence Act and others that are impacting global logistics and shipping. The third is regulatory impacts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Pierre Draps, founder of Godiva Chocolates, had the company’s delivery trucks painted pink, a color that soon became synonymous with spreading happiness during a dark and difficult time. As we have written about here quite a bit, the last year-plus has been an unprecedented time. US trade deficit dips to $68.9 billion with exports up.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Apparently, he had been hiding in the closet the entire time while the other kids had moved on to other games upstairs. There’s a business lesson here somewhere, I just can’t put my finger on it. Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Caila Schwartz ( @CailaSchwartz ) , a senior industry strategist at Salesforce Commerce Cloud, reports, “All the traditional last-mile delivery carriers [like FedEx, UPS and DHL] will run out of capacity at some point in the season. So we anticipate that 700 million packages are actually at risk of being delayed this year.”[1]

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Dark stores, also known as “retail distribution outlets,” have been highly beneficial for retailers of all sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the concept isn’t anything new. Once the order is placed, items can be picked and packed in the dark store and either shipped or picked up by the customer locally.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 25, 2017

For example, if customer’s ID proof is available digitally through a blockchain structure, it cannot be fudged by him at the time of delivery. To handle the changing demand and the fluctuations in orders, logistics companies are making their operations elastic to plan the capacity according to the requirement. Blockchain.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. Those that look for new marketing opportunities despite the brittle trading conditions. Companies That See Supply Chain Disruptions as Challenges.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. Natural gas and oil expenses contribute to extreme cost disparities in shipping from Asia to the U.S., for example, compared to shipping state-to-state.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And in other ways, it feels like it was just yesterday. I can remember exactly where I was, how I heard about it, and how I went home to watch the news for the next few days straight. And now on to this week’s logistics news. American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. The Semiconductor Shortage and Plans to Increase Chip Production.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The costs of ocean shipping can be quite high. In some cases, the fees might be considered exorbitant — especially when you compare them to the amounts you were charged just a few years ago. To keep your shipping expenses under control, your only choice is to pay close attention to what you’re being charged.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Which is why email newsletters just work – delivered to your inbox each day (usually) bringing a limited selection of top stories in condensed form. This is the experts’ selection – but if we had to choose just one, our go-to read is the fast-rising WSJ Daily Logistics Report. Shipping Gazette Daily News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Particularly affected are routes from Asia to Germany, experiencing a remarkable 55% increase in transit times, resulting in an average delay of 12 days. Similarly, shipments bound for New York and other East Coast ports are grappling with delays of up to 11 days.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 22, 2013

Right now everything is free shipping, but we know better. And portions of Macy’s 500 stores are becoming e-commerce centers because they have the inventory and it may be less expensive to ship a piece of apparel directly to the consumer. There is no free lunch—it’s baked into the price of the product. We still need that information.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With transloading, you get just that. At a time when cross-border commerce and shipping are booming, using multiple means of transport can complicate your operations and require the implementation of sophisticated shipping processes. In this section, we compare and contrast transloading with other shipping terms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2023

state of New York. Lew instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the redesign process, and the new bill was expected to enter circulation sometime after 2020. Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10, and in the U.S. state of Maryland.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. Here are just a few pain points that are increasing transportation costs: Container shipping headaches. This leads to rate fluctuations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

But are the Jetsons just a few centuries before their time? And now on to this week’s logistics news. Alphabet’s Wing develops new fleet of drones. FedEx Express introduces new routes between Asia and Europe. FedEx Express has announced the launch of a new route between Asia and Europe. Alphabet Inc.’s

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The biggest recommendation, which is a dramatic difference from just a year ago, is to celebrate with people in your household only. With the number of people set, now its time to shop. The only potential hurdle in the frozen turkey supply chain is cold storage capacity in both warehouses and transportation.

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Logility

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The beginning of the year saw us dealing with supply shortages as product was caught up in containers, as suppliers dealt with capacity challenges. A surplus of ships is likely 3. We expect shipping costs to drop in 2023 as we see a rush of new vessels next year. industry and the economy. industry and the economy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

At the same time opening opportunities for driving positive transformational change, stimulating economic growth and building competitive advantage for businesses. In an unpredictable and volatile environment, access to accurate, real-time data is the key to adaptation. million and US$100 million respectively.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 31, 2021

I have had a number of calls this past week with various media outlets, including the Associated Press , WRAL , Forbes, and even the New York Times! I’ve been saying for some time that inflation and shortages are likely to continue for some time. At least that’s my two cents.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. Movers marketplace matching shipping requirement with freelance student drivers.

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